Month: June 2025

Third sector and community organisations invited to apply for grants

NHS D&G Charity

NHS Dumfries and Galloway Charity are launching their annual grant programme with applications being invited from local third sector and community organisations that provide a service or support to our Health Board. Grant applications are invited up to and including £5,000. Your application should provide evidence as to why the funding is needed and also… Read more »

Support growing for new collaborative model for region’s third sector

Momentum is building behind DGCollective—a bold, sector-led concept being developed by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway to establish a collective and collaborative approach to third sector leadership across the region. The core ambition of DGCollective is to unite the sector in addressing shared challenges, seizing emerging opportunities, and harnessing its collective strength for greater impact…. Read more »

Welcoming a new vision for Population Health – now it’s time for action

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway welcomes the publication of Scotland’s Population Health Framework 2025-2035 and, in particular, a recognition of the vital role played by the community and voluntary sector in creating the conditions for good health and wellbeing. This framework must mark a turning point, at a time when poverty and inequalities – including… Read more »

Dumfries and Galloway Council shines a spotlight on locals for #VolunteersWeek

Dumfries and Galloway Council is joining the UK-wide celebration of Volunteers’ Week 2025 — dedicated to recognising the power of volunteering and the people who make it happen. Across the region, over 800 incredible volunteers are helping to power council services — from inspiring young people and supporting local museums to keeping the countryside accessible… Read more »

New mental health forum aims to strengthen collaboration and support

A new initiative aimed at building stronger, more collaborative support for mental health across the region has held its launch meeting. Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway played host to the inaugural Mental Health Forum with 40 people attending to represent 27 organisations. The forum in Dumfries featured thought-provoking contributions from national and regional speakers, including… Read more »

Join in the fun as a Wigtown Book Festival volunteer

Wigtown Book Festival volunteers are urging other people to seize the opportunity to be part of a fun, fulfilling and fantastic event. This is Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June) and the whole country is celebrating the people who give their time to help and support others – and also to highlight how rewarding volunteering can be…. Read more »